Add 6/72 and 40/50
6/72 + 40/50 is 53/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
40/50 = 40 × 36/50 × 36 = 1440/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1800 + 1440/1800 = 150 + 1440/1800 = 1590/1800 - 1590/1800 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 6/72 + 40/50 = 53/60
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